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$1M+

Median revenue

$300K /mo

Middle half earn $40K – $500K/mo

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Functional running form trainer

Athletic straps improving running form and reducing injuries.

moveceler.com

$3K /mo Reported

Revolutionary protein shaker

Innovative shaker bottles for athletes worldwide.

shakesphere.com

$300K /mo Reported

Virtual race event platform

"Virtual races donating to global charities."

virtualrunevent.com

$100K /mo Reported

Ready-to-drink protein shakes

Ready-to-drink protein shakes for health-conscious snackers.

drinkiconic.com

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Plant-based athlete supplements

All-natural supplements for niche sports athletes.

athsport.co

$300K /mo Reported

Customized weight loss plans

VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.

virtual-personaltrainer.com

$400K /mo Reported

Dissolvable protein scoops

Dissolvable protein pods for on-the-go nutrition.

vade-nutrition.com

$500K /mo Reported

Fitness accountability app

Fitness app that charges for missed workouts.

lazyjar.com

$300 /mo Reported

Whole body cryotherapy service

Cryotherapy and wellness services for pain and recovery.

vegascryotherapy.com

$40K /mo Reported

Online nutrition coaching program

Online nutrition coaching company with a community-driven approach

strongeru.com

$600K /mo Reported

Healthy meal delivery service

Healthy meal delivery service tailored to individual needs.

onelifemeals.com

$100K /mo Reported

Vacuum insulated shaker bottle

Vacuum-insulated shaker bottles for icy drinks.

iceshaker.com

$500K /mo Reported

Healthy meal delivery service

Ready-to-eat healthy meals delivered to your doorstep.

nourishmeals.com

$200K /mo Reported

Silicone wedding ring maker

Silicone wedding rings for active lifestyles.

qalo.com

$2M /mo Reported

Natural hand care for athletes

Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.

w.o.d.welder.com

$40K /mo Reported

AI photo calorie tracker

AI calorie tracking app that logs meals from photos

calai.app

$2M /mo Estimated

Idea	Revenue	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Functional running form trainer moveceler.com Athletic straps improving running form and reducing injuries.	$3K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Runners +2	+25	Founded 2020 · Solo founder · $10K to start	57	Build this
Revolutionary protein shaker shakesphere.com Innovative shaker bottles for athletes worldwide.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Athletes +4		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $80K to start	62	Build this
Virtual race event platform virtualrunevent.com "Virtual races donating to global charities."	$100K /mo Reported	Event registration +2	Advertising on social media Facebook Community +1	Runners +3		Founded 2013 · Solo founder · $1K to start	63	Build this
Ready-to-drink protein shakes drinkiconic.com Ready-to-drink protein shakes for health-conscious snackers.	—	E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2	+23	Founded 2011 · 10 people · $1M to start	58	Build this
Plant-based athlete supplements athsport.co All-natural supplements for niche sports athletes.	$300K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Martial Arts Athletes +3	TY	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $2K to start	70	Build this
Customized weight loss plans virtual-personaltrainer.com VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.	$400K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +2	GO +15	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · United States	75	Build this
Dissolvable protein scoops vade-nutrition.com Dissolvable protein pods for on-the-go nutrition.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	Athletes with Active Li... +5	+3	Founded 2016 · 7 people · East Lansing, Michigan, USA, United States	58	Build this
Fitness accountability app lazyjar.com Fitness app that charges for missed workouts.	$300 /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Press Product expansion +1	Individuals with Active... +4	+17	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, United States	76	Build this
Whole body cryotherapy service vegascryotherapy.com Cryotherapy and wellness services for pain and recovery.	$40K /mo Reported	Membership +2	Word of mouth Press +1	Individuals Seeking Nat... +5		Founded 2014 · 2 people · Alberta, Canada, United States	56	Build this
Online nutrition coaching program strongeru.com Online nutrition coaching company with a community-driven approach	$600K /mo Reported	Coaching +1	Word of mouth Referral Program +1	Teenagers Seeking Nutri... +6	CO +4	Founded 2015 · 54 people · Newburgh, New York, USA, United States	60	Build this
Healthy meal delivery service onelifemeals.com Healthy meal delivery service tailored to individual needs.	$100K /mo Reported	Subscription +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Busy Professionals +5	+12	Founded 2013 · 29 people · Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada	65	Build this
Vacuum insulated shaker bottle iceshaker.com Vacuum-insulated shaker bottles for icy drinks.	$500K /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Direct sales +1	Bodybuilding Enthusiasts +4	+27	Founded 2016 · 9 people · $5K to start	60	Build this
Healthy meal delivery service nourishmeals.com Ready-to-eat healthy meals delivered to your doorstep.	$200K /mo Reported	Subscription +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Busy Families +6	+4	Founded 2014 · 20 people · Birmingham, Alabama, USA, United States	58	Build this
Silicone wedding ring maker qalo.com Silicone wedding rings for active lifestyles.	$2M /mo Reported	E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Word of mouth +1	Military Personnel +9	+26	Founded 2013 · 45 people · Santa Ana, California, USA, United States	53	Build this
WO Natural hand care for athletes w.o.d.welder.com Natural skincare solutions for athletes and active lifestyles.	$40K /mo Reported	E Commerce +8	Customer Reviews Press +1	Crossfit Enthusiasts +13	+22	Founded 2013 · 2 co-founders · Greenland, New Hampshire, USA, United States	73	Build this
AI photo calorie tracker calai.app AI calorie tracking app that logs meals from photos	$2M /mo Estimated ▼ 57% · 3 mo	Subscription +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Health-Conscious Consumers +2	SU +2	Founded 2022 · 2 co-founders · $100K to start	68	Build this

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